This week we had the privilege of installing a client’s master bedroom and guest room in a modern style home. I’ve been wanting to design a modern home, bringing in traditional and unexpected elements, so this was a treat for me!

We just finished a home in North Richland Hills for a beautiful family. They just moved into their new home and they were having trouble making it feel like home. We came with a lot of new accessories, rugs, lighting and artwork to complete the home, using the things they had already!

For years I have been listening to LuAnn Nigara's podcast "A Well Designed Business" and it has changed the way I do business as an Interior Designer. Whether you are a new designer or a seasoned one, each episode opens your eyes to new ideas and ways to do business. Each person is unique and each entrepreneur does it differently.

A Misconception

One of the most common reasons people don’t hire an interior designer is cost. The misconception is that we’re expensive. Someone on a budget may think an interior designer may not be able bring style to the space with small amount of money. We’re trained to take space, budgets, and the client - designer relationship into consideration when working on a decorating project.

— Jennifer Brouwer Design

My Thoughts Exactly

As a society, I think we’re losing the confidence to be different. And that’s a shame. People look, dress and decorate their homes the same. No one wants to be an original any more. How sad that is.

— Bunny Williams

Quoted by Designer Bunny Williams

I believe that people should celebrate the wear, scratches, and other imperfections that they see. This is especially true with antiques. I mean, if you were 200 years old and been kicked around for decades, you’d be beat up too. But that’s what creates the character, uniqueness, and personality of a piece. I don’t think that that visible wear and tear makes objects less desirable. I think they make them better and more interesting. Great interiors aren’t the ones where everything is new. Just the opposite.